Bobcat Trail - Sonoran Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Sonoran Desert Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA |
| GPS: |
33°46'12.7"N 112°6'1.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 2.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 88 feet |
Pet Friendly Restrooms Picnic Tables
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Bobcat Trail is a short, easy trail, often used for connecting to other bigger trails in the Sonoran Desert Preserve. This is a 2 mile out-and back trail.
There isn't much of a parking lot, but there is street parking at the trailhead, which is easy to locate.
This trail is commonly used as a nice mile warmup to gain access to the Dixie Mountain Loop. There's great desert scenery of with mountains in the distance; you do cross a few dry washes, and there are great sign posts along the way showing GPS, elevation and distance.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (1.2 mi)
- Continue onto W Adams St (0.8 mi)
- Turn right onto N Black Canyon Hwy (75 ft)
- Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 N/US-60 WContinue to follow I-17 N(21.8 mi)
- Take exit 221 for Arizona 303 Loop/Route 221 toward Sonoran Desert Dr/Sonoran Desert Dr S (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Sonoran Desert DrDestination will be on the right(1.6 mi)
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